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Key PointsMorgan Stanley has been growing its dividend aggressively, most recently with a 15% increase.

Key PointsGoogle Cloud and Gemini are immediate catalysts, with cloud revenue in particular continuing to accelerate.

Key PointsCentrus controls a crucial link in the nuclear energy supply chain.

Key PointsFactSet counts 72 S&P 500 companies issuing positive third-quarter earnings guidance, the most since it started tracking the number in 2006.

Key PointsTSMC is a leader in chip manufacturing, and the AI boom has driven tremendous growth.

Key PointsSpaceX has 650 DTC satellites in orbit, and is seeking permission to launch 15,000 more.

Key PointsRealty Income has paid a monthly dividend for over half a century.

Key PointsA $200 monthly investment into the Vanguard S&P 500 ETF (VOO) might not seem like enough to build serious long-term wealth.

Key PointsIn a rare occurrence, JPMorgan Chase’s Q3 revenue and earnings per share missed analyst estimates.

Key PointsMusk has called Taiwan Semiconductor one of Tesla's most important partners.

Key PointsSome Social Security recipients who choose to work are subject to an earnings test.

Key PointsAI infrastructure spending is driving enormous demand for power and electrification equipment.

Corn futures closed out the Friday session with contracts 1 to 4 ½ cents across the board, as December was 5 ½ cents lower. The CmdtyView national average Cash Corn price was down 3 3/4 cents at $4.35. Now halfway through October the average close for December futures has been...

Key PointsHershey raised its 2026 full-year guidance last quarter in anticipation of a strong second half.

Key PointsThe market hasn't priced in any of 2027's growth.

Cotton futures posted mixed trade on Friday, with contracts down 19 points to 24 points higher. December was down 54 points on the week. Crude oil was up $3.87 per barrel on the session, with the US dollar index $0.255 lower. Weekly CTC data showed managed money adding 1,862 contracts...

Key PointsAerospace, data centers, and industrial equipment sectors are leading the growth charge.

Key PointsWith dividends reinvested, the S&P 500 gained around 10.6% a year from 1957 through 2025.

Lean hog futures found some strength to close the week, with contracts up 27 cents to $1.25 on Friday. December was still down 90 cents for the week. USDA’s national base hog price was reported at $67.09 on Friday afternoon down $4.61 from the day prior. The CME Lean Hog...

Key PointsLucid continues to lead the luxury EV market in efficiency while expanding its footprint through a significant multi-year purchase agreement with the Government of Saudi Arabia.